A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1409953 Details
Epoch: 65 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1410113 epoch_slot_no: 6113 block_no: 1409886 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 984 time: 2018-08-16 07:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x676a70da0b5eff8d2a32a1c56e1619415261b8ed75fee76a12d55a96d670b4e1Block Operator
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